Recent Obituaries

Sep 7, 2020

Lariviere, Linda Marlene

(nee Wright)

Linda passed away peacefully at home on Monday, September 7, 2020 at the age of 71 years. Beloved wife for 42 years to Peter Lariviere.  Loving mother of Mark. Dear sister of Theresa (Ray) Ricketts. A private Memorial Service will be held for Linda at the Garden Chapel of Tubman...

Sep 7, 2020

James Yule,

September 8, 1919 – September 7, 2020

Passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on September 7, 2020 one day shy of his 101st. Cherished husband of the late Roberta May (née MacDermid). James was predeceased by his parents James and Margaret as well as his sister Hazel...

Sep 6, 2020

Lester, Brenda

Brenda passed away suddenly on September 6, 2020. Beloved wife of Edmond Clyne. Daughter of the late Jean and Orville Lester. Sister to Craig Lester (Vivian) and David Lester (Roxan). Stepmother to Ian Clyne (Sheri) and Andrew Clyne (Carrie). Brenda will be missed by nieces, nephews and many friends. A private Memorial Service will be held on Saturday November 7, 2020. In lieu...

Sep 4, 2020

McLennan, William George (Bill)

Bill passed away peacefully with loving family at his side in hospital on Friday, September 4, 2020 at the age of 80 years. Cherished partner of Sue Fleming (and the late Carole, d. 1987). Loving father of Christopher and daughter-in-law, Sophie. Proud and adoring Grandad of Aiva and Charlie....

Sep 1, 2020

HOWARD VERE KNEEN (1935-2020)

The weather must have been windy, a little gusty – but surprisingly warm – when Howard Kneen Jr. was born at the Grace Hospital in Ottawa, Ontario on Oct. 4, 1935. In that sense, it was a precursor to the unforgettable personality of Howard Kneen (“Howie” as his mother called him),...

Aug 28, 2020

Mack, Reverend Larry

Retired Clergy – Wesleyan Church of Canada

Peacefully at home on Friday, August 28, 2020 in his 73rd year. Loving husband for 47 years of Carolyn (Sider).  Amazing father of Aaron (Heidi) and Dan (Kim).  Very special grandfather of Shaun, Braelynn, Eli, Harrison and Micah. Brother of Russ...

Aug 28, 2020

Marlene Hall (Higginson) passed away peacefully with her family by her side.  She was predeceased by her parents Jack and Mabel Higginson whom she loved and adored.  Her declining health seemed long to those who loved her, but she maintained her sweet spirit and gentle, loving nature to the very end.  She was loved by her family, friends, and...

Aug 28, 2020

Ellwood- Donald James

P.Eng

Peacefully on Friday, August 28, 2020 at the age of 80 years.  Beloved husband of Susan (nee Neal).  Loving father of Michael (Heather) and Dianne (Oscar) Tolgyesi.  Proud grandfather of Kevin (Riley), Thomas, Allison and Mark.  Predeceased by brother Robert.  Don was an active member of the Ottawa Construction Community and...

Aug 28, 2020

Aley, Isobel

Her gentleness, kindness, caring and unselfish compassion were immediately obvious to everyone who was fortunate enough to meet her.  Last Friday afternoon, August 28th, our mum passed away painlessly and peacefully at home in her 98th year.  She was the only daughter to the late Bella and James Main of Vancouver.  Predeceased by her loving...

Aug 28, 2020

Myers, Lynne

The family of Lynne Myers is extremely sad to announce her peaceful passing after a valiant battle at the age of 68 at the Ottawa General Hospital.

Treasured daughter of Joan and the late Rodney Myers Sr.   Beloved Mother of Tiffany (Rick) and adored Nana of RJ.   Dear Sister...

Aug 27, 2020

Robert (Bob) Charles Boucher,

September 21, 1949 – August 27, 2020

With grace, dignity, and his sense of humor intact, Bob took his final bow and went backstage to join his parents John (Jack) Wesley Boucher and Helen Roberta (nee Gamble) Boucher. He leaves behind his loving wife Anne (nee McCabe) and her large extended...

Aug 27, 2020

Dolores Boyd died peacefully on Thursday, August 27, 2020 in her 86th year at the Westwood Retirement Home in Ottawa. Predeceased by her mother Ann and her father Charles. Dolores will be lovingly remembered by her children James from Edmonton, Steven from Westport and Joanne from Jasper. She will be sadly missed by her siblings Alice from New York...

Aug 26, 2020

Deborah Nicolo (Debbie)

December 4, 1963 - August 26, 2020 It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Deborah (Debbie) Nicolo at the age of 56 years old. Debbie will be forever remembered by her Children, Jesica (Marc), Adam and Allysa (Dylan). She leaves behind her 7 Grandchildren, Zackary,...

Aug 24, 2020

Larose, “Barney” Maurice

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of “Barney” Maurice Larose on August 24, 2020 at the age of 76.

Beloved and cherished husband of Louise Larose.  They were soul mates from the day they met.

Loving father of Michel (Brigitte) and Stephan (Evelyn).

Loving...

Aug 24, 2020

Dr. Wood, Donald Montgomery “Monty”

It is with great sadness that the family announces his passing on August 24, 2020. He passed away peacefully at home at the age of 86 years. Monty was born December 22, 1933 to loving parents Clarence F. and Frances Wood.  Beloved husband for 57 years to Grace Wood. Loving...

Aug 23, 2020

Peter James McNichol

3 November 1959 - 23 August 2020

Peter passed away suddenly late in the evening of 23 August, 2020 at The Ottawa General Hospital following a brief but fierce battle with cancer.

Peter is predeceased by his father, Peter and survived by...

Aug 22, 2020

Dunstan, Lorraine After a brief illness, Lorraine Dunstan (née Dafoe) passed away due to cardiac complications at the age of 83, on August 22, 2020, at the Ottawa Heart Institute.  Lorraine is survived by her beloved husband of 50 years, David Dunstan.  Lorraine was a loving mother to her daughter Michelle Dunstan (Steven Goldbach) and grandmother to...

Aug 21, 2020

Janet Johnston Roy died peacefully at her home on August 21st, 2020, surrounded by her loving family and her selfless caregivers one week shy of her 89th birthday. Janet was predeceased by her husband T Lloyd Roy who she missed every day since his passing in 1999. He is probably giving her a big hug right now and because...

Aug 21, 2020

Elizabeth (Betty) Villeneuve (nee Clark)

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother on Friday, August 21, 2020, days after her 97th birthday.  During a long life well lived, she was predeceased by her loving husband Edmund and brother Jim.   Cherished mother of Carolyn (Brian) Brisebois, Beverley (Bob - deceased) deMontigny, Janet...

Aug 20, 2020

Gail Harmer MUTTON

September 17, 1952 – August 20, 2020

Gail has gone to be with the angels, in her 68th year. She is survived by her husband Ross, niece Tara Schaub, nephews Jan Gysbers (Patricia Heaney), Trevor Harmer (Leah) and Lucas Harmer (Taylor), goddaughter Tash (Michelle), sister-in-law Carole Harmer, brother-in-law Adrian Gysbers, and great...